Steven Spielberg celebrates director Zhang Yimou
By Behind The Scenes TV on Dec 22, 2008 in Commentary, Directors
On the eighth day of the eighth month of 2008, 2 billion TV viewers and thousands in attendance in the now famous Bird’s Nest were treated to an unforgettable spectacle at theopening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympic Games.
Behind it all was the creative genius of Chinese film director Zhang Yimou. Drawing from the depths of the cultural heritage and ingenuity of the Chinese people, showcasing ancient Chinese inventions — paper, printing, gunpowder, ceramics and the compass — that have shaped civilization and channeling the sensibility and spirit that unite his fellow 1.3 billion citizens, Zhang told China’s story to a watching world. He created arguably the grandest spectacle of the new millennium, and it was viewed by nearly one-third of the world’s population. With this work, Zhang obtained a stature shared by very few peers.
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